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ACWI Advance - June 15, 2021

Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance we take a closer look at these stories: OSHA sets its sights on warehousing – learn how to fight back. The wood pallet shortage threatens the availability of fresh produce. CN outbids CP for…

Download a copy of ACWI Advance here:

In this issue of ACWI Advance we take a closer look at these stories:

  • OSHA sets its sights on warehousing – learn how to fight back.
  • The wood pallet shortage threatens the availability of fresh produce.
  • CN outbids CP for Kansas City Southern, stirring shipper concerns.
  • President Biden orders a raise in the minimum wage for federal contractors.
  • Judges say California independent contractor law applies to truckers.
  • Ransomware attacks on logistics providers have been going on for years.

Send your company news to Editor David Sparkman at dspark@comcast.net, and please understand that there is no cost to you when we use your news in this newsletter.

Originally published June 15, 2021 · updated March 24, 2023.

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